Angela Linder is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a proud member of the Palmer Linder Group, a financial advisory team located in Metro Detroit. She has been with Merrill since 2007 and brings over 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. Angela focuses on serving multi-generational, high net worth families and business owners. Her approach emphasizes understanding clients' personal goals and priorities to create customized financial plans, with specialties including retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth management, and legacy planning. Angela holds an Associates in Business from Henry Ford College and earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) designation in 2014. She is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Angela is active in her community and volunteers with several organizations such as the Dearborn Rotary Club and In Place of War USA, an organization that uses creativity to foster positive change in areas affected by conflict. She is involved with the Downriver Community Band, Tec-Troit Electronic Music Festival, and is connected with professional organizations including In Place of War, USA and Tec-Troit. Her philosophy centers on understanding life priorities beyond markets and returns, aiming to collaborate with clients to develop plans tailored to their families, goals, and aspirations. Angela welcomes conversations with a range of clients including retirees, those undergoing life changes like divorce, business owners, and individuals seeking financial guidance. She can be reached via phone at (313) 594.9227 or email at [email protected].

Eugene Valentine is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who has been serving clients since 1985. Based in the Dearborn, Michigan office, he assists individuals, corporate executives, endowments, foundations, and non-profits with strategies related to investment management, tax minimization, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. His approach emphasizes aligning financial planning with clients’ personal goals, including education funding, retirement lifestyle security, and long-term family objectives. Gene holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree from the University of Michigan and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his 38-year career, he has focused on simplifying complex investment concepts to help clients effectively manage their wealth. Outside of his professional role, Gene is active in charitable work, including seven years of involvement with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. He resides in Bloomfield Village, Michigan, and is a father of four children. His personal interests include cooking, music, and traveling.

Jeffrey Clements is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP and DFCU Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Scott Holmes is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Dearborn, Michigan. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2006 following his graduation from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Scott has specialized in providing tailored financial strategies to individuals, families, and business owners. He focuses on a goals-based wealth management approach, utilizing a disciplined process to develop investment strategies that manage risk while addressing clients’ unique circumstances. Scott is qualified as a Senior Portfolio Advisor and works with a team to coordinate comprehensive financial services that include portfolio management, retirement planning, and business strategies. Scott’s expertise encompasses education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He also collaborates with other professionals, including tax advisors, attorneys, insurance specialists, and a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A., to provide clients with a full range of financial solutions such as estate planning and home financing guidance. Scott is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds NMLS ID 1332821. In addition to his professional commitments, Scott is involved in his community through Kiwanis International, specifically participating in the Kiwanis Club of Shorewood. Outside of work, he enjoys boating, golfing, hiking, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Raymee Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. Since 2012, she has operated as an independent financial advisor affiliated with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Blake Karcher is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory role, Blake has been involved with Warriors Elite Lacrosse and operated Karcher Industries and Karcher Agency. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Mary Lou Zangerle is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 53 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1978 and has been associated with Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with the Detroit Bird Alliance, a nonprofit focused on bird conservation and environmental appreciation. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Joe Chapman III is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors while maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Jacob Baker is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with eight years of experience at Thrivent Investment Management. He previously worked at Cru for two years and currently serves as treasurer for the Rosedale Baseball League, a local little league organization. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of planning topics without including implementation. The firm offers planning combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

Zalal Mello is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also maintaining a role with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gaurang Joshi is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Ameriprise and Bedrock Management Services and spent nine years at General Motors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is co-owner of a non-franchise motel and a retail business, and he serves as CEO of his own RIA business, Able Strategies, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and access to various brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Amanda Allie is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kareem Chehab is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing personalized financial strategies to clients. He works closely with individuals to identify their financial goals and develop tailored portfolio strategies aimed at addressing a range of priorities, including home buying, education funding, elder care, and healthcare planning. Kareem holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He offers ongoing advice and guidance to adapt clients' portfolios in response to changing needs, serving as a resource for investing, retirement planning, and other financial matters. Additionally, he can connect clients with Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Committed to understanding what matters most to his clients and their families, Kareem emphasizes a collaborative approach to help pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals.

Kevin Barragan is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in East Lansing, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and various construction-related businesses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Keith Dean is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having worked at Jpmorgan Chase NA since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering its program on a non-discretionary basis.

Dale Bender is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dearborn, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012 and also operates a tax preparation business. Additionally, he serves as Treasurer on the boards of the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce and the Dearborn Rotary Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Tyll is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Detroit, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan and its affiliated entities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Brian Schuessler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Livonia, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Wagner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also maintaining a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Hill is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Securian Financial Services, Wealth Strategies Financial Group, and Q3 Asset Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to a range of portfolio management options, including third-party managers and bespoke strategies, and manages over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.